The Lord Bishop of Chester: Perhaps I may briefly intervene to say that on several occasions the Minister

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referred to this being a balancing judgment between different opinions and liberties. Several times she has referred to quite emotive cases such as the Yorkshire Ripper, and so forth.

I have no objection to powers being given to allow samples to be taken when necessary. However, if someone is not willing to give a samplea mouth swab is not entirely non-intimate; there is an intimacy in giving thatthe case for ensuring that a police inspector or person of similar rank has to authorise it may be part of the balancing exercise. While agreeing with the force of the Minister's comments, I would urge her at least to consider introducing that sort of balancing exercise into the procedure.

Baroness Scotland of Asthal: Perhaps I may say to the right reverend Prelate that in relation to the detail we shall have to have a debate and a discussion. I indicated at Second Reading and do so again today that the Government will continue to listen to all contributions made on the Bill and will reflect upon them. Of course, I cannot say to the right reverend Prelate that we will do a volte-face and change our minds on everything in relation to the Bill. However, I certainly assure him that we shall not stop listening.